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Nurses' educational needs regarding battered women

M Hegge, B A Condon

    Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
    |September 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Nurses in rural hospitals show very low knowledge of battered women. Most nurses desire further education on assessing and intervening with battered women, highlighting a critical need for staff development.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Battered women represent a significant public health issue.
    • Healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, play a crucial role in identifying and supporting victims.
    • Existing knowledge gaps among nurses may impede effective patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the knowledge level of rural hospital nurses regarding battered women.
    • To identify the educational needs of these nurses concerning battered women.
    • To inform the development of targeted staff training programs.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted with nurses in rural hospital settings.
    • Data collection focused on assessing current knowledge and perceived educational requirements.

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  • The study examined training received during nursing education and on-the-job.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses demonstrated a very low level of knowledge regarding battered women.
    • The majority of nurses had no formal education on this topic in nursing school or through professional development.
    • A strong desire for staff development was expressed, focusing on assessment and intervention strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical deficit in nurses' knowledge about battered women in rural settings.
    • Targeted educational interventions are urgently needed to equip nurses with assessment and intervention skills.
    • Enhanced staff development is essential to improve care for battered women.